Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Roadmap and Governance Framework Consultant

Pinellas County is seeking a qualified consulting firm to create a comprehensive, enterprise‑wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Roadmap and governance framework. The consultant will assess current technology, data, cybersecurity, and workforce readiness; develop AI governance structures, policy, and ethical guidelines; identify 15‑25 high‑value AI use cases with ROI analysis; prioritize 5‑10 pilot projects; craft a workforce training and change‑management plan; evaluate vendor options and procurement strategy; and deliver a phased 3‑5‑year implementation roadmap. The effort will be delivered under a 12‑month contract with a Not‑to‑Exceed fixed‑price proposal. • Conduct current‑state assessment of IT, data, security, and staff capabilities. • Design AI governance charter, policy, and oversight bodies (steering committee, advisory council). • Facilitate ideation workshops to generate 15‑25 AI use‑case candidates and perform ROI/business‑case analysis. • Prioritize 5‑10 near‑term pilots and outline detailed business cases. • Develop workforce up‑skilling, training, and change‑management strategy. • Produce vendor‑neutral market analysis and procurement recommendations. • Deliver a phased 3‑5‑year AI implementation roadmap with budgets, milestones, and performance metrics. • Provide final deliverables (assessment report, governance charter, policy, use‑case portfolio, workforce plan, vendor framework, roadmap, presentation deck).